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Radiobiology Courses Normal Tissue Radiobiology Description: A new class on the effects of radiation exposure on normal tissue function begins on Wednesday, October 10th. The class will cover the dose and time-dependent changes in critical organs following radiation exposure. The influence of field size and fractionation will be covered as well as the effects on adults, children, and fetus. All are welcome to come to all or some classes. The classes will be taught by faculty members of the Department of Radiation Oncology (UW). All lectures in this series are at the FHCRC from 4-5PM. October 10: Acute Effects of Total Body Irradiation - Embryo and Fetus. Lecturer: Jeff Schwartz, Associate Professor. Room D1-080. October 17: Dose Response Relationships for Normal Tissues. Lecturer: Jeff Schwartz, Associate Professor. Room D1-084. October 24: Skin and Mucosal Reactions - Head and Neck. Lecturer: Upendra Parvathaneni, Assistant Professor. Room D1-084. October 26: Lung and Mediastinum. Lecturer: Shilpen Patel, Assistant Professor. Room D1-084. October 31: CNS and Pituitary. Lecturer: Jason Rockhill, Associate Professor. Room D1-084. November 7: Breast, Heart, and Vascular System. Lecturer: Janice Kim, Assistant Professor. Room D1-084. November 14: Adult Bone, Cartilage, and Soft Tissue. Lecturer: Jay Liao, Assistant Professor. Room D1-080. November 21: Hematopoetic System, Lymphoid Tissue, and Immune System. Lecturer: TBA. Room D1-084. November 28: Renal Effects. Lecturer: Tony Quang, Assistant Professor. Room D1-084. December 5: Pediatric Effects. Lecturers: Profs. Jay Douglas and Wui-Jin Koh. Room D1-084. 2008 Courses The 2008 course schedule will be posted at a later date. Regular courses will be scheduled for the fall of 2008. Please check back later for updates.
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